2006-11-06 10:25:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Try the link below to see if you can hook something up through them. I have a list of websites, but it's mostly geared towards soldiers who are deployed, this is the only one that looked viable.
Don't listen to everyone else who says he needs to budget. While that is true, if your son is lower enlisted and far enough away that he'd need to fly home, chances are he could actually use the help. My husband and I have been married since he graduated BCT, and trust me, I understand the money thing.
If he's not in a hurry, he could fly Space A for really cheap, but that will only get him so far, he'd still have to pay for transportation home from and back to the airport where they drop him off, and there's no guarantee on dates and times. Also, if there's a civilian run travel agent on post where he's stationed, have him check there. Whenever I fly home (from Germany) I book my tickets at the travel agent on post and they usually have some really good deals. I elected not to go through the emergency channels (for expediency) last time I went home, but still got a ticket through the office on post for half what they wanted online for a flight the next day.
Unless there's an emergency in the family, there's no place within the military that will help with elective travel.
2006-11-06 23:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are organizations out there to help with finances, but none that your son qualify for. its a simple case of learning to budget your money. i have used Army Emergency Relief for a plane ticket when there was a death in the family, but i had to pay that back. Red Cross won't get involved either unless its a family emergency which christmas is not.
2006-11-06 15:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by haikuhi2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red Cross helps with family emergencies. All of the other military assistance programs are to help with family emergencies as well. If he is stationed overseas he could look into a mac flight. If he is stateside the best bet would be grayhound or internet plane tickets to get him home cheap! Good Luck!
2006-11-06 11:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by usmcspouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there's any organization that will help with that. What you might want to do is talk to him about budgeting his money for when things like that come up. i don't want that to sound disrespectful or anything. I've just seen how alot of guys (especially the younger ones)go and blow all their money and then are upset b/c they can't get home. Good luck though. I hope you guys get to be together for the holidays somehow ;-)
2006-11-06 11:31:53 · answer #4 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the American Red Cross or the United Service Organization. Also with his Commanding Officer. If it is possible he might be able to assist or know of someone that can. Some Churches or Christian organizations maybe options.
2006-11-06 15:08:44 · answer #5 · answered by bro_ken128 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-28 14:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by valaria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coming home on leave is on his dime. he might be able to get a zero interest loan from AER, but he would also have to attend a budgeting class and if they determine that he is wasting his money foolishly, they will not give it to him.
It aslo depends on where he is, and what his current job is.. if he is deployed, it willprobably not happen at all. If he is in school, only if he can come up with the money himself.
2006-11-06 12:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American Red Cross.
2006-11-06 10:27:26 · answer #8 · answered by Jack C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not to be disrespectful, but might the Republican National Committee have some money left over from campaigning for their candidates that they might like to donate? You could also try the DNC, but the republicans have so much more money, there might be some left over that they'll want to put to good use. If neither parties can support this, might the VA be able to help? This is so all so sad, my heart goes out to you and your family. If you find associations that will help fund, this, please post this info back in your question. I'd like to know if you get any help.
2006-11-06 10:34:31 · answer #9 · answered by catcha22 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If he has leave time, yes, talk to the family readiness people they can tell you who to contact.
2006-11-06 10:28:20 · answer #10 · answered by dakota29575 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋